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PPH 658X

1981 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPH 658X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2006

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Feb 2006 49,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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PPH 658X is a 1981 Ford Escort in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1981 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PPH 658X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 45 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PPH 658X?

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What year was PPH 658X registered?

PPH 658X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is PPH 658X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPH 658X shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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